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Diaper rash Incidence


Incidence of Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is seen commonly in infants between the age of 9 months and 1 year or soon after they start wearing diapers. This condition can also occur in older children if they wear diapers.

The diaper rash is more common among -

  • Babies who are bottle-fed versus those who are breastfed
  • Babies whose diapers are changed infrequently
  • Babies who wear diapers constantly
  • If urine of stool stay in contact with diapers for a long time
  • Babies who have been treated with antibiotics for a long time can also gets the rash
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